Dark features in right of image are spicules, jets of gas moving toward the camera at about 30,000 mph (13.4 kps). In upper left are small sunspots and large magnetic loops connecting the sunspots. The brighter areas are strong areas of magnetism called "plage" regions, usually organized in small flux tubes. The photo measures 40,000 miles (64,370 km) across. The spicules are about 300 miles (480 km) wide and up to 5,000 (8,050 km) miles long.
